A recent study led by Dr. Maja Summa of Finland’s University of Helsinki, Department of Food Hygiene and Environmental Health, has shown that dogs can transmit novovirus to humans. The researchers believe that dogs, especially those in contact with young children, contract the virus and become carriers. The novovirus causes gastroenteritis and diarrheal disease in […]
On July 12, 2012 Nature’s Variety issued a nationwide voluntary recall on Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs due to a bad smell. Nature’s Variety stressed that the product is not contaminated. The products impacted are: • UPC# 7 69949 60420 4 – Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs […]
Chinchillas are social animals and in the wild they live together in what is called herds. As prey animals, they are very cautious and can be shy and frightened when faced with new situations. When bringing your chinchilla home, give him/her time to get used to the new surroundings. As they are so easily startled, […]
